CVE-2020-28617: Out-of-bounds Read
Multiple code execution vulnerabilities exists in the Nef polygon-parsing functionality of CGAL libcgal CGAL-5.1.1. A specially crafted malformed file can lead to an out-of-bounds read and type confusion, which could lead to code execution. An attacker can provide malicious input to trigger any of these vulnerabilities. An oob read vulnerability exists in NefS2/SNCioparser.h SNCioparser<EW>::readvertex() vh->sfaceslast().
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What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-28617.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-28617?
The severity of CVE-2020-28617 is critical with a severity value of 8.8.
What software is affected by CVE-2020-28617?
The software affected by CVE-2020-28617 is CGAL libcgal CGAL-5.1.1 and Debian Linux 10.0.
How does CVE-2020-28617 exploit work?
CVE-2020-28617 exploits multiple code execution vulnerabilities in the Nef polygon-parsing functionality of CGAL libcgal. A specially crafted malformed file can lead to an out-of-bounds read and type confusion, which could lead to code execution.
Are there any references for CVE-2020-28617?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2020-28617 at the following links: [link1](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00011.html), [link2](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-34), [link3](https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1225).